Captain
Russ Kostinas

Member since July 2017 Virginia Beach, United States
Background
Russ Kostinas has been a fisherman for the past 35 years. Before becoming a captain, he used to work as a mate for 3 decades, honing his fishing skills and acquiring knowledge. He now runs fishing trips that suit both pro anglers and families.

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Virginia Beach, United States
Background
Russ Kostinas has been a fisherman for the past 35 years. Before becoming a captain, he used to work as a mate for 3 decades, honing his fishing skills and acquiring knowledge. He now runs fishing trips that suit both pro anglers and families.
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My Charter Listing

Top Notch Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(37 reviews)
Virginia Beach
trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (29)
Once in a lifetime catch--A fish story that's TRUE
Once in a lifetime catch--A fish story that's TRUE
Once in a lifetime catch--A fish story that's TRUE
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Sharon H.
Virginia Beach, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Top Notch is all that & more!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 23, 2019
1/2 day trip, storms avoided & abundant fishing! Capt. Russ knows where the fish are! Carl, our mate is extremely knowledgeable,...
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Truby H.
Norfolk, Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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AM trip without Captain Russ and Carl

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 3, 2019
Awesome trip!ย  Had a ton of fun and caught lots of fish. Spanish Mackerel were biting, and then we went after some shark....
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Barbara W.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on August 14, 2021
Captain Russ and his mate were great.ย  One of if not the best fishing trip we have ever been on.ย  Highly recommend this...
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Gregory P.
Chesapeake, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Russ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 11, 2020
Everyone in our group had an awesome time! Caught an abundance of huge fish. Thank you Captain Russ and Reese. Our dinner table...
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R. C. K.
Trenton, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 2021
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